http://www.business-sustain.com Business Sustain - Latest News en http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/19/how_to_make_your_business_more_efficient It is estimated that 2% of UK business profit for a year may be lost through inefficient use of resources. 2012-04-25T07:38:00+01:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/18/visit_us_at_sustainability_live_22nd__24th_may_2012 Sustainability Live is an opportunity to come and visit the regions most comprehensive free environmental business event of the year. 2012-04-24T15:02:00+01:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/20/the_red_tape_challenge__will_it_change_much From April to September last year Defra invited environmental organisations and business representatives to say where they would like to see regulations simplified or removed. 2012-04-24T08:01:00+01:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/17/the_asbestos_regulations_are_changing The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 are due to come into force on 6th April 2012. The Regulations will revoke and re-enact the 2006 Regulations. 2012-03-28T11:43:00+01:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/16/guidance_on_applying_the_waste_hierarchy_to_hazardous_waste The "Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy to hazardous waste" is available to download from the Defra web site. 2012-03-28T11:33:00+01:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/14/free_resource_efficiency_support_for_smes_in_coventry_and_warwickshire Small and medium enterprises in Coventry and Warwickshire may be eligible for free Resource Efficiency business support under the new Coventry & Warwickshire Enterprise and Business Growth Package. 2012-02-29T12:44:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/12/does_your_air_conditioning_system_need_inspecting Does your organisation have an air conditioning system with an effective rated output above 12kW? 2012-02-29T12:08:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/13/waste_regulations_2011_will_be_amended A consultation on an amendment to Regulation 13 of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 is underway. 2012-02-29T11:35:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/15/new_enforcement_powers_for_natural_england Natural England, the government's advisor on the natural environment, now has the power to use civil sanctions in enforcing certain laws relating to habitats and wildlife. 2012-02-29T10:53:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/11/reduce_reuse_recycle__and_check_you_transfer_notes Businesses transferring waste to a waste carrier need to include a declaration on transfer notes that they have applied the waste hierarchy. And with the number of landfill sites predicted to fall significantly it will pay to think of the alternatives. 2012-01-24T09:14:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/10/iso14001_review_consultation_underway ISO14001, the Environmental Management Standard, is undergoing a review process to see if changes are needed. 2012-01-24T09:01:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/9/the_lfstedt_review-_a_review_of_health_and_safety_legislation In March 2011 the Government announced an independent review of health and safety legislation to identify opportunities for reducing the burden of health and safety legislation for UK businesses. 2012-01-24T08:44:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/8/olympic_torch_both_gold_and_green_for_premier Premier Sheet Metal 's triumph in landing the contract to make the London 2012 Olympic torch has been hailed as great news for Coventry and Warwickshire. 2011-12-14T10:50:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/7/new_legislation_energy_performance_of_buildings_certificates_and_inspections_regulations_2011 If you sell or rent out property or construct buildings then the changes to "The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations" will affect you. 2011-11-21T13:09:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/6/pioneering_in_environmental_management_makes_mark_dixon_a_true_green_leader Mark Dixon, manager of Coventry's Lower Precinct Shopping Centre, has joined the ranks of West Midlands Green Leaders following the recent announcement of the winners of this year's competition. 2011-11-21T13:01:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/5/2_november_2011_waste_regulations_and_pollution_prevention_seminar Business Sustain were delighted with the excellent attendance at our recent seminar on the 2 November at Coventry Council House. 2011-11-04T13:36:00+00:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/4/do_you_employ_agency_workers New Regulations came into force on the 1st October 2011 giving agency workers certain basic working and employment conditions after they have worked for a 12 week qualifying period. 2011-10-20T11:46:00+01:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/3/are_you_measuring_your_carbon_footprint Measuring your carbon footprint is the first step to managing it. Find out what you need to take into consideration when measuring your organisation's carbon footprint and what the benefits are. 2011-10-18T12:07:00+01:00 http://www.business-sustain.com/news/article/2/f-gas_regulation-certification_update Do you use, maintain, install or manufacture equipment which contains a Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas (F-gas)? Check if you are affected by the certification changes from 4th July 2011. 2011-10-18T11:39:00+01:00